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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.20, 215.79 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.20, 215.79 and 125.15 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.20 : 215.79 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.20/215.79 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.20x = 215.79 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.20x = 27,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006.12/144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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